1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
We have done a labryinth and we have done mythology.
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
Reasearch means to learn something that I didn't already know by looking it up in a book or on the internet.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
The labryinth project was a success for me because I gained alot from it. 3/15/07
Entry #2
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
It helped me to narrow down what I was thinking about doing and the topics that covered the subject. 3/15/07
Entry #3
1. Topic: Aztec religion
2. Why you chose it:
I really don't know much about it and I think it will be and intresting thing to do a project like this on.
3. What you already know about your topic:
Right now I don't really know anything about it, but by tomorrow I will know alot. 3/16/07
Entry #4
Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
Did they believe in an afterlife?
Did they have sacrifices?
-how did they make the sacrifice
- why did they make the sacrifice
- what did they sacrifice
Who or what did they worship?
4. Why did they believe in the things that they did? 3/16/07
Entry #5
Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
I thought it was kind of difficult to find a fat question but it helped me think about my topic but I couldnt think of that many questions. 3/20/07
Entry #6
1. What have I learned today?
I learned a new way to take notes on the web and I learned about new databases.
2. What problems have I had?
I don't have a computer at my house right now
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
go to the library every day at flex
4. What will I do next?
reasearch my topic and try to answer me questions 3/21/07
Entry #7
1. What have I learned today?
I learned a lot about my topic, Aztec religion
2. What problems have I had?
it took me a long time to find a book
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
learn how to use a library
4. What will I do next?
I will finish researching on the web and in my book for my topic 3/22/07
Entry #8
1. What have I learned today?
I learned alot about the Aztecs making human sacrifices.
2. What problems have I had?
I'm still not done with my internet resources or with my book.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
work on my internet resources at home because we are getting a new computer this weekend and try to finish my book during class or flex
4. What will I do next?
I will finish my researching
Teacher Response March 23 - I am still concerned about you. 10/10.
3/15/07
Entry #1
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
We have done a labryinth and we have done mythology.
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
Reasearch means to learn something that I didn't already know by looking it up in a book or on the internet.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
The labryinth project was a success for me because I gained alot from it.
3/15/07
Entry #2
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
It helped me to narrow down what I was thinking about doing and the topics that covered the subject.
3/15/07
Entry #3
1. Topic: Aztec religion
2. Why you chose it:
I really don't know much about it and I think it will be and intresting thing to do a project like this on.
3. What you already know about your topic:
Right now I don't really know anything about it, but by tomorrow I will know alot.
3/16/07
Entry #4
Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
- Did they believe in an afterlife?
- Did they have sacrifices?
-how did they make the sacrifice- why did they make the sacrifice
- what did they sacrifice
- Who or what did they worship?
4. Why did they believe in the things that they did?3/16/07
Entry #5
Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
I thought it was kind of difficult to find a fat question but it helped me think about my topic but I couldnt think of that many questions.
3/20/07
Entry #6
1. What have I learned today?
I learned a new way to take notes on the web and I learned about new databases.
2. What problems have I had?
I don't have a computer at my house right now
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
go to the library every day at flex
4. What will I do next?
reasearch my topic and try to answer me questions
3/21/07
Entry #7
1. What have I learned today?
I learned a lot about my topic, Aztec religion
2. What problems have I had?
it took me a long time to find a book
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
learn how to use a library
4. What will I do next?
I will finish researching on the web and in my book for my topic
3/22/07
Entry #8
1. What have I learned today?
I learned alot about the Aztecs making human sacrifices.
2. What problems have I had?
I'm still not done with my internet resources or with my book.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
work on my internet resources at home because we are getting a new computer this weekend and try to finish my book during class or flex
4. What will I do next?
I will finish my researching
Teacher Response March 23 - I am still concerned about you. 10/10.